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MACHINERY

220032230126 · 08/05/2003 · Turris Coal Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by falling object
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
Injury source
CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
Days lost
—
Mine experience
2 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
Operator
Turris Coal Company
Mine
1102664

Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING INSIDE PIN UP WHEN A PIECE OF SHALE 12""X12""X1"" FELL FROM BETWEEN PINS STRIKING HIS RIGHT FOREARM RESULTING IN A LACERATION REQUIRING STAPLES TO CLOSE. NO LOST TIME.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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